Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate that there is a specific issue in that regard. The legislation refers to the owners of housing units. As I said, significant planning legislation is due to come forward and I will examine it to see whether, with regard to taking estates in charge, there are areas that need to be changed. I would make the point, however, that the local authority does not have to wait to get this request from the legal owners. It can initiate the process of taking in charge but I appreciate the Deputy is raising a specific issue, which relates to changing demographics and the fact that the majority of occupiers of houses in any one estate may not necessarily be the owners. I appreciate the Deputy raising the issue.

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